Arkansas Blog

Ark. Blog,

I noticed that, when trying to search your archives, that I cannot see anything but headlines for posts older than several weeks. Is this on purpose? Also, on the food blog, I was trying to find a post from about a month ago, and all that is readable is the headline. You might want to fix this. I would like to have access to your archives.

ARK. BLOG: You can open the prior post by clicking on the permalink under the headline. I know the headline isn't always enough information to find the item you're looking for. Here's a sad admission on searching. You can find us more readily on a Google search than on our own search engine, which just searches articles in the print edition.

Bingo Max!
This needs to see the light of day with an open link that isn't hard for people to find and make comments on.

Once again I raise the question from an earlier thread about the background of the Dillards and how they came to the control of the business they now own. What skeletons do they have buried that they would like to keep that way.

Does Dillards department stores own a stake in CDI or just the families?

My assumption has always been that CDI was set up during the time of expansion for the Dillard's chain. If they overcharged Dillard's department stores for services so that they money could be shifted to the Dillards family, that might raise certain questions in a publicly traded company.

Back to the earlier thread with the Enron comparison, perhaps CDI was the vehicle utilized to divert Dillard's money and the change in ownership raised additional questions that perhaps a certain CFO would have been better not asking.

I still think it is odd that the CDI leadership and the Dillards leadership (or families) haven't ponied up to help raise additional money to find John. Very odd on a lot of levels.

Max, can you add a link to the earlier threads so we can all find them to see what else is being discussed.

Thanks.

An aside from an earlier note that noticed that any reference to John as CFO was removed from the CDI website. Now, it appears that they have removed all references to anyone on the leadership team.

ARK.BLOG: Yes, Glasgow has been removed from the CFO position on the website and elsewhere. (Why not, really?) A new CFO is in place, i"m told. He comes from the Dillard's ranks.

Noted: Not a dollar has been contributed by Dillard's or CDI to the reward fund for John Glasgow. UPDATE: A correspondent close to the situation says CDI HAS contributed -- $20,000.

Noted II: Glasgow went off regular payroll the day he disappeared. When his accrued vacation time and sick leave is depleted March 8, his pay and family health insurance will end. Federal law (COBRA) will allow his wife to continue to purchase the same policy at the full rate, without company help.

Noted III: Has a Dillard called a Glasgow since his disappearance? What do you think?

Stump - the reason for setting up CDI was to use non union labor in new construction and remodels of existing stores. The old man detested labor unions.

All leadership references have been removed from the website?
Very curious.
I wonder if having Chip Welch appear as spokesperson for the family has made an impression?

Grew up with a couple of the Dillard kids. Good thing Daddy had money or those mutts would still be single. Ugly must be inbred, I mean ingrained, in them early since it seems to color their business dealings, too.

Max,

Have no idea what you are talking about

But Yes Friday Night Lights is the best show on TV. Included in Orval's mandatory TV watching: FNL, Mad Men, Daily Show and Most Evil (on Discovery Times or whatever that channel is now)

Mandatory movie watching:
There Will Be Blood
Juno
Darius Goes West

O.

ARK. BLOG: Orval, you really have lost it. "There Will Be Boredom" is best avoided.

Agree with Stump

Ark Times needs a bigger archive/ server

And a search function

O.

I have no idea what happened to that poor man and I greive for his family.

But on a lighter note, I was privileged tonight to watch one of the best high school basketball games I have seen in years. Central beat Catholic in overtime by one point. Catholic's gym was packed, cops were turning folks away. It is a good thing for everybody when Catholic is good in basketball. Nobody begrudges them this during this rare brush w/competence. And that's when they are dangerous every 10 years or so.

Good clean hard fought game. Everybody pretty much kept their mouth shut on the floor. And the kids in the stands had fun.

Good clean fun. I love nights like this watching kids play ball. Sorry.

But it is an open line.

I don't know why this is so fascinating to me, but I can't quit checking this blog and the net to see what's new on Mr. Glasgow's disappearance. I don't personally know him or any of his friends or family, but I do relate to the mystery of it. I can't even begin to imagine how I would deal with this situation if he were one of my family members. My heart goes out to all of you.

Having said that, from everything I've read, it seems that there are only two possibilities: 1) Mr. Glasgow had help in carrying out his disappearance. The fact that the car was wiped down and there was no detectable trace of him on Petit Jean tells me that he did not walk away from his car at Mather Lodge. But this makes me wonder what would his motive be to disappear. If he was to profit from the eventual divestiture of CDI, what would be the point of it? Or, 2) He was either abducted or killed and disposed of in such a manner that his body would not be readily found. And since this is not the normal modus operandi of the common criminal, this leads me to suspect that either professionals or people who knew him were involved. And since we have not heard of any demand of ransom, I am assuming that he has not been kidnapped.

The bank account number and the combination to the safe being left several pages down from the top of the pad could indicate either that he didn't want it to be found too soon or it could be that it was an innocent "jotting down" from some other time.

You can never know what is in the hearts and minds of other people, even those that you think you know really well. I hope that Mr. Glasgow is enjoying the good life in some place like Rio, but I am afraid that something much more sinister has happened. And that makes me very sad. It sounds like he was a really great guy, someone I would have liked to have known.

Do we know John Glasgow actually received the $300,000 bonus? I'm with Pandora, I will be checking in on this story frequently. I hope you will keep this going Max. I believe the family deserves to know what has become of John. Yes, this has sinister overtones and it seems the court of opinion isn't going to let this be swept away so callously, regardless of the so-called status of Dillards or CDI.

Rumor Mongrels...all of you ..with Brantley leading the way. I hope the Dillards sue you for what you wrote here Bigun'...You are way over the line and the Leveretts should pay big.

If you talk to anyone in Dillards corporate, the place is still run like its 1965. Being at your desk at 8:30 is much more important than quality work. It's not surprising to watch it all fall apart.

Why not let Dillards try running a construction company. They can't run a department store worth a damn as their annual reports document. Equal opportunity and all. Dillards makes Wal-Mart look like a good corporate citizen.

BJ,

The Dillards won't bring a libel or defamation suit because then they have to prove it isn't true. The Clarks, maybe, but not the Dillards.

CDI wouldn't be the first time a strong tightly knit family has set up an enterprise that created the opportunity to clean large amounts of money without raising an alarm.

Just because the family name doesn't end in a vowell doesn't mean it can't happen.

A lot of old families that are members of a certain country club in LR made their original fortunes through less than legal means. It isn't too far fetched to think at least a few still retain those family ties.

I did not monger one single solitary rumor.

I think the Huckabuck is going to the Caymans to meet with John, who will turn over the
$300,000 to him for hush money.

So, from what I'm reading on this blog and a couple others, one of the few honest persons involved in intimate knowlege of the finances of the companies suddenly disappears without a trace?!? And, according to the genius who posted earlier, we're not supposed to ask questions?
Just want this to go away? Why? Does this person know something we don't?
I can't imagine the bitter frustration this family must be living. My prayers go out to them.

James Freeman at Dillards has a history of playing hardball and doing whatever it takes to achieve his objective.

And mouthin - did Glasgow by chance work for him at BKD?

Sorry I'm not up on all the particulars on the characters...who exactly is James Freeman? What is is lofty position? Is this someone with motivation and interest in seeing John Glasgow vanish into thin air?

ARK. BLOG: James Freeman is Dillard's chief financial officer. He communicated regularly with Glasgow. In recent times, the communications had not been friendly.

But, please. I have not suggested, nor meant for anyone to infer, that I believe the Dillards are responsible for Glasgow's disappearance. I do think it's clear they could be responsible for recent tension in his business life. There is a difference.

Max,

Unless the ownership has changed, the 50% stake of CDI is owned by Dillards Inc. not the family. Of course, with the way they do business, it is semantics (until and unless the SEC get's involved...that's the bitch of publicly traded companies...ask Enron).

Here are other companies they had ownership interest in (back in '98...I'm sure it has changed).

Subsidiaries of Dillard Department Stores, Inc.
-----------------------------------------------

Percentage
Name of Subsidiary of Ownership
------------------ ------------
(indirect subsidiaries
are indented)

Dillard Investment Co., Inc .................................... 100%
Dillard National Bank ........................................ 100%
Construction Developers, Incorporated .......................... 100%
Condev Mission, Inc .......................................... 100%
Quail Springs Properties, Inc. ............................... 100%
SI Lessors (general partnership) ............................. 99%
Ingram Food Court Associates
(general partnership) ...................................... 50%
Windsor Park Court Associates
(general partnership) ...................................... 50%
CDI Contractors, Inc ........................................... 50%
Joske's, Inc ................................................... 100%
Joske's Houston Real Estate Company ............................ 100%
Joske's Dallas Real Estate Company ............................. 100%
Joske's San Antonio Real Estate
Company ...................................................... 100%
Cain Sloan, Inc ................................................ 100%
Higbee Associates (general
partnership) ................................................. 100%
The Higbee Company ........................................... 100%
Higbee Financial Center .................................... 100%
D.H. Holmes Company, Limited ................................... 100%
D.H. Holmes Realty, Inc ...................................... 100%
D.H. Holmes Credit Corporation ............................... 100%
Holmes Broadcasting, Inc ..................................... 100%
D.H. Holmes B.R., Inc ........................................ 100%
EBR Associates (general
partnership) ............................................. 62.5%
Holmes Alexandria, Inc ..................................... 100%
ABR Joint Venture ........................................ 50%
D.H. Holmes Ticket Co ...................................... 100%
J.B. Ivey & Company ............................................ 100%
Dillard Travel, Inc ............................................ 100%
Central Ace Hardware Co., Inc. ................................. 51%
Goldstein Chapman Company ...................................... 100%
Pulaski Realty Company ......................................... 100%
Ivey Development Company ....................................... 100%
Dillard Ticketing Systems, Inc. ................................ 100%

ARK. BLOG: Correct, but it is synonymous in practical effect.

2007 Annual Report. Notice that CDI isn't listed on it. And Construction Developers Incorporated in Arkansas isn't CDI.

EX-21 3 dex21.htm SUBSIDARIES OF REGISTRANT

EXHIBIT 21

SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT

Name

State of Incorporation

Name Under Which Subsidiary Is Doing Business

Condev Nevada, Inc.

Nevada

Condev Nevada, Inc. and Dillard's

Dillard Store Services, Inc.

Arizona

Dillard Store Services, Inc. and

Dillard's

Construction Developers, Inc.

Arkansas

Construction Developers, Inc. and Dillard's

Dillard International, Inc.

Nevada

Dillard International, Inc. and Dillard's

Dillard Investment Co., Inc.

Delaware

Dillard Investment Co., Inc.

Dillard's Dollars, Inc.

Arkansas

Dillard's Dollars, Inc. and Dillard's

Dillard's Wyoming, Inc.

Wyoming

Dillard's

The Higbee Company

Delaware

The Higbee Company and Dillard's

J. B. Ivey & Company

North Carolina

Dillard's

Gayfer's Montgomery Fair Co.

Delaware

Gayfer's Montgomery Fair Co. and Dillard's

Mercantile Operations, Inc.

Delaware

Mercantile Operations, Inc.

U. S. Alpha, Inc.

Nevada

U. S. Alpha, Inc. and Dillard's

Dillard Texas Operating Limited Partnership

Texas

Dillard Texas Operating Limited Partnership and Dillard's

Dillard Tennessee Operating Limited Partnership

Tennessee

Dillard Tennessee Operating Limited Partnership and Dillard's

The '98 information is from this report....
7/28/98 Dillards Inc SC 14D1/A

I think it was a filing related to an acquisition transaction.

Corporation Name CDI CONTRACTORS, LLC
Fictitious Names BRAGGS ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO.
COMMERCIAL CASEWORK INSTALLATION
CUSTOM MILLWORK COMPANY
DRYWALL CONTRACTORS COMPANY
Filing # 100131453
Filing Type Limited Liability Company
Filed under Act Domestic LLC; 1003 of 1993
Status Good Standing
Principal Address
Reg. Agent LLOYD GARRISON
Agent Address 3000 CANTRELL ROAD

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Date Filed 04/18/1996
Officers JIM BURFORD, President
JOHN GLASGOW, Vice-President
STEVEN WRIGHT, Secretary
STEV WRIGHT, Treasurer

WEN CARMAN , Tax Preparer
Foreign Name N/A
Foreign Address
State of Origin N/A

Corporation Name CDI CONTRACTORS, INC.
Fictitious Names N/A
Filing # 100010458
Filing Type For Profit Corporation
Filed under Act Dom Bus Corp; 576 of 1965
Status Good Standing
Principal Address
Reg. Agent LLOYD GARRISON
Agent Address 3000 CANTRELL ROAD

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Date Filed 03/24/1987
Officers JOHN W. GLASGOW, Vice-President
LLOYD GARRISON, President
STEVEN G. WRIGHT, Secretary
STEVEN G. WRIGHT, Treasurer
JOHN JOHNSON , Controller
LLOYD GARRISON , President
JOHN W GLASGOW , Vice-President
STEVE WRIGHT , Secretary
STEVE WRIGHT , Treasurer
JOHN JOHNSON , Controller
WEN CARMAN , Tax Preparer
Foreign Name N/A
Foreign Address
State of Origin N/A

Okay thanks for the information--I"ll infer Mr. Hardball Freeman had some interest and motivation then...he must be incredibly naive to assume he or others in the power struggles of high finance are not a suspect?
I do not, and I will pose others do not believe this is just a lost hiker case.

A question for a CPA versed in public corp finances. Given the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley, I wonder what liability Freeman and Dillard have for any irregularities at CDI. As a subsidiary of Dillards Inc, do the regulations flow from Dillards down to their subsidiaries. If so, it wouldn't surprise me that Freeman might have been putting some fairly aggressive pressure on Glasgow. Screwing up with Sarbanes-Oxley creates a personal liability situation for those officers who have to sign off on the accuracy of financial reports for publicly traded companies.

CDI was formed when the construction company that was building Dillard stores, Pickens and Bonds, went under and the Dillard family had no one to build their stores. Using non labor unions had nothing to do with it. Stump, get your facts straight.

"no one to build their stores" -- arkansas

Wow!

arkansas, I had no idea that such specialized construction companies were so rare in the eighties. Thanks for clearing that up. I stand corrected.

One conclusion seems certain. Someone else was involved, either an accomplice or a perpetrator. So where were the key CDI and Dillard's folks that fateful day?

No one would build stores for Dillards under their terms and conditions......you know what they say about dancin with the devil.

ARK. BLOG: Correct, but it is synonymous in practical effect.

Yes. But it may be different from a legal effect. See my previous note re: Sarbanes-Oxley. That might be the reason for some of the pressure from Freeman regarding depreciation, inventory, etc. Since he is one of the signators guaranteeing the Dillards reports he (along with a couple of others) is personally liable for insuring the accuracy of the reports (if I"m not mistaken).

"No one would build stores for Dillards under their terms and conditions......you know what they say about dancin with the devil."

So we come full circle. It was probably a little like getting a garbage hauling contract in Jersey.

Which brings us back to why a good man who became the CFO might have been the source of enough discomfort that might have encouraged him to disappear.

Im afraid that if there isnt any evidence found by the athorities then a criminal investigation wont last long. We all know, (those of us not emotionally tied) that some sort of criminal activity was involved here. Take a long look at the case, look at the person, the position in the company, the companies involved and the money at hand. I believe he is either on the run from something he has done or was involved with or that he was killed because of something he has done or involved with, either way, John Glasgow was involved in something illegal.

No. I will beg to differ...look closer at the man...he was the ethical, honest person in the mix of cretins.
I will venture he was about to blow the whistle on something, or someone doing something illegal.

Our friend Barrett has --- quite by accident, I'm sure --- given us a new phrase, one that offers some interesting visuals and intriguing concepts: rumor mongrels. Thanks, Barrett. We needed some comic relief on this thread.

LadyDoc-
So are you saying that because of what you know of him or what you have read others say about him that he is so ethical that is couldnt have been involved in anything illegal? I completely disagree. I know that people can, whatever thier appearance of character is, certainly be involved in things that are completely kept from those that know him. It happens everyday.

Yes, I am. Which begs me to question, why are you so sure when you state: "either way, John Glasgow was involved in something illegal"--there isn't much evidence that has been disclosed...at least not enough to create suspicion that he is guilty of anything illegal.

Do Rumor Mongrels bite?

BTW...this sounds an awful lot like what I was posting on the other blog yesterday. Just thought I'd point that out.

Stump, I can't answer your SOX question - I've never done an audit on a company subject to SEC requirements and reporting.

I can tell you, however, that depreciation and inventory are two areas that can sure put a company in the black, or in the red....depending on the situation....and the people running the show. Fortunately, most of this manipulation is somewhat tempered by the fact that auditors will be checking the end result. Unfortunately, we've also seen some firms in the past that let the almighty dollar drive how far they opened their eyes when performing their audit work. Auditing of large SEC companies is a high-dollar business, and losing a client can certainly put a dent in revenues.

Accounting for construction contractors is also a very complicated field - and not for the faint of heart. I've only had to deal with one in 17 years, not a large one, and I was glad when the contractor went out of business!!!

As I stated yesterday, I couldn't be paid enough to work for either business, now or ever!

Stump, once again, get your facts straight before commenting. Your assumption of "overcharging" to benefit the Dillard Family is wrong. Bill Clark, whom built this business from day one and passed away last year, is one the most respected businessmen in the state. His way of of doing business, with upmost honesty, respect and integrity is what built CDI Contractors.

When you do not have the correct information to comment on a situation, then do us all a favor and don't. You have a family, a community and and business that is suffering a great loss right now. If you spent as much time as you do on this website "solving" the case and figuring out who is to blame, maybe John would be safe at home now. Why don't you "pony up" and raise money for John's safe return and quit pointing fingers. CDI wants a safe return for John Glasgow just as much as everyone else.

Arkansas CPA, you wish you had such a large account. Why don't you get off the blog and WORK!

Pandora, did you really say that "I'm hoping he is really enjoying someplace like Rio?" That is sad.

Don, jealously makes people people angry. Do you know the saying "Everything boils down to 2 things in life?" If you don't, find someone that does.

Stump, I did not see you forming a business to better oneself. Like I said "Everything boils down to 2 things in life. Scared u don't know what they are.

STUMP, do I see you building stores? Thank you.

Arkansas CPA,

I am so glad that you have you had all the answers in the eighties on who should have built the Dillard Department Stores. Do I see you achieving such a task? Please go back to work and do us all a favor. Thank you!

Boy Arkansas, you've really got some anger issues you need to work through!

BTW, I don't have to work anymore. I quit working for a very well respected public accounting firm 3 years ago and now I work for myself, keeping only 2 audit clients and 12 tax clients, just to have something to do. It's one of the perks of inheriting a HE** OF A LOT of money. So, no, I don't wish I had a big account like that. I quit working for the public accounting firm because of the headaches those big accounts bring with them! :)

So don't worry about me - I'm all good!! :) :)

P.S. I have never made a comment about who should have built the Dillards stores in the 80's - perhaps in your anger, your comment should have been directed to someone else?

Has there been any new developments in the case? It would seem $70,000 would be a motivating factor. Notoriety in solving a case such as this would also inspire a segment of professional investigators.

This is admittedly completely unrelated but someone should look up Roger Glasgow in the ADG archives from the mid 70's. Interesting history for such a "respectable" family.

Anonymouth, maybe that "someone" who should look up Roger Glasgow in the ADG archives from the "mid-70s" should be you. Can't you be more specific about the date? Have you even read these articles since the "mid-70's"? Some will remember a case in 1970 or so in which Glasgow was completely exonerated. EXONERATED. Is that what you are talking about? Don't go throwing random poison darts at an already hurting--and yes, respectable, family. At least you had the decency to admit your post was unrelated, but that was all the decency it contained.

I too am fascinated by this story as I work in the finance world
1. ARCPA knows his business. maybe years to find the damage that is if the damage was well hidden
2. Ain't nobody "perfect". they may fool everyone into believing but EVERYONE has secrets
3. the fact that Dillards family is in the picture adds to the drama
4. The poor wife and kids..clueless

AliJB - ARCPA knows "her" business... *wink*

It sounds like you do too....

ArkansasCPA - answer this question. You have Dillard's with a 50% ownership of CDI and their CFO puts that number on the books. Now, Bill Clark passes away and you have to revalue the other 50% of CDI for estate purposes and subsequent sale. What happens if the CDI number and the Dillard's number don't match?

Goof - It would be my opinion that the two numbers should always agree, but without knowing the entire situation, there may be something of which I'm not aware that would cause them to be different.

Does anyone know what happens to your interest in a company (that you're about to be made part owner of) if something happens to you? Was there a "must be present to win" clause? If you vanish before the final transfer and are immediately dumped off the payroll as of the date of your disappearance, what happens? If you were killed in an accident, perhaps your estate would be entitled to something. But if you mysteriously disappear?

I sincerely hope Mr. Glasgow is found somewhere safe and sound, and if someone had it in for him, this is a crappy way to resolve whatever it was. This leaves the family with absolutely no closure, and the financial implications for his wife would be such a mess in terms of life insurance policies, etc., and no death certificate. Is it 5 years in Arkansas before you can have a missing person declared dead?

Is there a reason for bringing up Roger Glasgow? The focus here should be on finding John.

anyone else watched the video posted on
http://www.findjohnglasgow.com/index.shtml
Mr Glasgow is a very quite person.
Who shot the video and is talking??
Was this trip a family adventure or business?
When did this trip take place?

AliJB - video was shot and narrated by his brother Roger. Family trip. John Glasgow is a frequent traveler. He is a curious soul who loves new adventures. Recently went on a National Geographic sponsored trip to the Gallopegos Islands. His wife Melinda and brother Roger joined him.

arkansas -
If you are personnaly tied to John Glasgow, perhaps this isnt the blog for you. Surely YOU have your own thoughts as to what is going on here. Clear your mind, search your heart and think clearly...then, tell us what you think has happened to John Glasgow. The limited amount of clues and the little known facts on this disappearance only leads to what I consider a case where a high profile CFO, in some way or another is involved in wrongdoing. I never said he was guilty of something illegal only that he is involved in it. Calm down and give some educuated insight on this case or seek a blog elsewhere.

Thanks for your post, Obvious. I love people who jump on blogs and use the anonymity of their computer screens to blast others, but don't appear willing to offer any insight into the discussion.

Of course, they have the right to do as they wish, but their blood pressure would probably stop spiking if they'd go visit the warm-fuzzy blog.

I wonder sometimes if John Glasgow is out there somewhere reading these blogs.

ArCPA - Let's hope Glasgow is out there reading the blogs. That would mean he is alive.

ArkansasCPA - I still wonder if this case involves just two parties, CFO Freeman and CFO Glasgow?

Obvious, got two words for ya.. Spelling 101. Anyway, has anyone thought about the fact that Bill Clark and John Glasgow are not here to defend themselves or their company? Pretty convenient that James can "blame" a ten plus year error on people that can't speak for themselves. Nobody wants to own up to such a big mistake to their boss. James, I will let you know that you are the the piece that everyone says that you are and blame your screw up on a deceased and/or a missing CFO, than you just bought yourself a one way ticket to hell. Did Dillards Travel make those arrangements or are you on the Gulfstream?

ArkCPA, Bless your heart. Aren't you, too, using your anonymity of your computer? I can't offer any insight on John's disappearance because if I had any idea where he was I would have him home with his family. Duh!

By the way, Obvious, John is NOT guilty of any wrongdoing NOR INVOLVED IN ANYTHING ILLEGAL like you suggested above. Auditors proved that this week at CDI. Get your buddy ArkCPA to look into it if you think there is some wrongdoing.

You don't think a thought and arkansas use the same computer do you?

The Obvious says:
"Im afraid that if there isnt any evidence found by the athorities then a criminal investigation wont last long. We all know, (those of us not emotionally tied) that some sort of criminal activity was involved here. Take a long look at the case, look at the person, the position in the company, the companies involved and the money at hand. I believe he is either on the run from something he has done or was involved with or that he was killed because of something he has done or involved with, either way, John Glasgow was involved in something illegal."
Posted by: TheObvious | February 16, 2008 06:37 PM

My question is, why, or how have you come to this conclusion super slueth?--nice dodge in your subsequent post too which states:

The Obvious says:"-I never said he was guilty of something illegal only that he is involved in it. Calm down and give some educuated insight on this case or seek a blog elsewhere.
Posted by: TheObvious | February 17, 2008 05:45 PM

-mincing words

How did I come up with that conclusion? what are you retarded? EVERY other guess as to what happened to John Glasgow, such as, he fell and is hurt, or he has been abducted is so rediculously far fetched that unless he was abducted by aliens, hold no ground. AGAIN, I state that John Glasgow surely is, in some way, involved in wrongdoing.

thought - if you want to talk about someones spelling, frist stop duplicating your words in a sentence. Grow up while your at it. How old are you anyway.

LadyDoc - Can you not read? I stated that he is INVOLVED in something illegal. Does that mean that Glasgow himself committed a crime? No... It does seem clear to me that Glasgow was involved in something that caused his disappearance.

Now those of you who think you know that he WASNT involved in some sort of wrongdoing, are either emotionally tied to him and cant face the truth that maybe, just maybe, glasgow isnt the perfect, outstanding, respectable person you think he is, really need to stop badgering people on this blog who are offering sensible speculation based on what information we have.

AGAIN, everyone knows the facts. Look at them, tells us what you think is going on and stop belittling those on here who try to reason what has happened based on what we know.

Ask yourself this, if you DIDNT know Glasgow at all, what would you think has happened?

Mince-mince-mince
No one knows all the facts smarty pants. How do you know what holds grounds and what does not?!?
"Surely" you say?-How can you be so sure??? Oh, you're the genius, (judge and jury) and has everything figured out. Know something we do not?
Who is badgering whom here? You're the one mincing and parsing words, and asserting folks should go to another blog unless the're not willing to handle the truth as you see it. I'm not emotionally tied to the family, but I could never bring myself to allege wrong-doing (which is surely meant to inflict emotional pain to the family) on the flimsy circumstances you claim point to some illegal involvement.

LadyDoc -

You kill me.. Im only stating what I think is going on based on the facts that we do have. FACTS like the fingerprintless vehicle. THe account numbers, the position in the company, the size of the company and others involved. Are you telling me that you think NOTHING illegal is going on here? Is that what you are saying?

A 12 year CFO of a multi-million dollar company, half owned by a billion dollar company is last seen early on a Monday morning. Financial review and Audits are undergoing at work. Vehicle found sometime later in broad daylight, with NO fingerprints. Vehicle is unlocked with laptop inside. No trace of Glasgow in or around the vehicle. Account numbers found at the residence along with safe combination. The CFO of Dillards and John Glasgow were in obvious dipute over something. Family and friends report that Glasgow was in no state of depression prior to his disappearance.

IF, Glasgow found something that would cause him to be killed or abducted, then why didnt any of his family or friends know about it? It has been reported by many that Glasgow was well respected, that he was a family man, trusted, outstanding honest person that was loved by many. YET, not one person close to him knew of anything that would cause him to be abducted or killed. A man so loved and respected would surely have at least ONE person he could confide in.

The more I analyze this case the more I think he is on the run. The quesiton is, from what.

I know this is my opinion, and Im entitled to it. You may find this opinion offensive but Im only going by the things I know about the case.

Tell me your thoughts?

Who reported that the dogs had picked up a scent of John on the mountain that dead-ended? At the family press conference it was reported that no scent was found. Which information is correct?

I am not ready to indict the man, that's all. I don't have enough information to rule out anything. The police may be witholding information that it does not want the general public to know just yet.
For all we know, John Glasgow may be in protective police custody and they are building a case.
As far as confiding, my husband was in the Army and did 2 tours in Vietnam. He has never confided in me about this time in his life and I have not asked him to.

mudturtle--LOL--yep!

Now that "a thought" has brought up the Gulfstream, let me ask this: Where WAS the Dillards' corporate jet on 1/28/08?

What color was John's car? Did it have any stickers on it? What was the license plate number? Any special front plates? It appears to me that if the car was last seen on Monday morning at 5:30 and didn't show up at the mountain until Tuesday at noon, surely someone saw it. Maybe with more detailed information about the car someone might remember seeing it.

Some of the CDI construction staff have said that there are unscheduled flights that arrive and leave the Petit Jean air strip. Anybody know anything about this?

I've had a question since it was announced, how does the park ranger know the vehicle was left at Mather Lodge between noon and 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday? Is that a certainty or a guess? To be certain, wouldn't you need to see it being parked, and thus see who got out of it?

About the fingerprints, was it "wiped clean" or were they just unable to pull a fingerprint? I know the interior of my vehicle doesn't have much in the way of obvious fingerprintable surfaces because it's not smooth...there is a difference between wiped clean and not getting a fingerprint.

I can think of numerous places on Petit Jean Mtn. alone that would have been much more remote and private than at the lodge. This vehicle being found there is probably the most puzzling piece for me about this whole case. Was this so that authorities would assume he walked into the woods and thus would spend the first days looking for him there, which in itself would prove cover up, either by him or whoever "took" him? That's the only reason I can see his vehicle being found there.

beagles -

Good point on the vehicle. I also read that the athorities were pulling surveillance video from surrounding businesses in a effort to see any trace of him. Does anyone know anything about that?

Perhaps I have read too many John Grisham novels, but intentionally going "underground" and successfully avoiding dectection takes lots of meticulous planning. Only one slip up will give you away. Hard to believe someone who was on the verge of snapping under stress coud be so focused. If it wasn't a spur of the moment decision, what could lead to plans that involved amassing "travel funds" and supplemental ID. Hard to belive a devoted family man would abandon his family to save his own skin from a threat of violence, so you have to wonder if he had anything to gain. Two reason have been voice aboved, though there isn't a sign of women or money being involved, and for $70,000 surely someone would know about an affair. If it is money, someone should suspect, thought they might not talk.

And if a more tragic end has been reached .... A self inflicted end can never be ruled out in someone under such stress of a major reorganization. It wouldn't be the first time that signs of major depression went unnoticed until too late. A moving car, no tracking scent, and no fignerprints make that seem unlikely, but the rumors of those findings might be just that. I haven't read the reportsand what is reported may not be accurate.

Murder comes in two varieites, hot and cold. With the exception of OJ, not many people lose control, kill someone and not leave a trail of evidence 9 miles long. (Well maybe OJ did leave some evidence, but the jury said............) Cold blooded, a hit? Here in Arkansas? Well the old style with a public attack would attract attention to parties involved in the financial activities. No one in their right mind would invite that. A hit with no body? Maybe brushed up to look like suicide/runaway? I just can't see that, this is Arkansas not New Jersey.

It is a sad day when someone doing a little coke and slipping off to Mexico for a week would be considered the "happy ending".

Hoping the real investigation has more true evidence and leads then have appeared here. Maybe the family is closer to being able to reunite and look to the future.

If he was kidnapped and/or murdered then something happened to him between the time he left home before dawn on Monday morning and whatever time he usually reports to work on that same day. Yet, according to officials, his vehicle didn't show up for about 30 hours, one hour from Little Rock.

That's very odd because IF someone took him and had his vehicle for 30 hours, they were running a huge risk of being found in said vehicle. By then, surely police reports had been filed. Granted it may not be a high profile vehicle, but a "mafia" type hit as has been suggested here, would guarantee a much safer approach to protect the guilty. I don't see this kind of crime in this particular case. From what we KNOW, or have been told, it appears he left of his own accord, either into the woods, or he had help moving his vehicle to Petit Jean or getting a ride from there to wherever.

Alot of good points above and I also wonder what the family is currently doing to get some answers. Just how closeknit was this family anyway? From what I understand Glasgow did not have any kids of his own. I also think he is probably smart enough to do just about anything he wanted to do. If he chose to just leave, I bet he could probably do it.

One thing about the safe combination. Why leave it? Why write it down in plain site? Was he the only one that had the combination to the safe? Did he perhaps remove something from it prior to leaving that morning, he obviously had the safe on his mind if indeed the number were wrote down that morning. And why write down bank account numbers ever? I dont think I have ever wrote down any of my account number on a piece of paper for future reference. Isnt that what account statements are for? what makes this account number so different? I bet there is a clue there somewhere and I too believe the authorities have more infomation than what is being released. Just my thoughts.

Surveillance tapes from C stores in the area revealed no sighting of Glasgow. On another note, what does not having kids have to do with a family being close? I know lots of folks who have no children who are inseperable. With that said, Glasgow was very close to his wife Melinda's son JT. He helped raise the kid as his own. Again, revelance? Beagles, I agree that the search should focus on the car. Where was it for 30 hours? Maybe tracking the car will uncover some clues. Let's hope the law enforcement folks are working that angle. Seems the other leads have gone cold.

mouthinfreely -
It didnt really have anything to do with it. I just found it odd that a close knit family man like that had no kids of his own. Not relevant. My bad

I wish you would put the "Posted by:" inside the lines of the comment, above the comment instead of under the line of the comment with the next comment.

a thought - tell me about the mistake that was made ten years ago. Just curious.

Is it possible that perhaps Mr. Glasgow got into a physical altercation with someone when he arrived at work...perhaps over the ongoing disagreement that has been mentioned in earlier posts...and that he was accidentally killed? Perhaps the person is now panicking and trying to cover up what happened? Maybe it took 30 hours to figure out the best way to hide the incident?

ArCPA - until some solid leads are developed or Glasgow reappears anything is possible. Hundreds of scenarios. His disappearance truly is a head scratcher. Has his friends, family and co-workers are totally baffled and going through hell. Hope law enforcement folks are on the trail of something tangible.

Is there NOTHING new in the case. Whats up with that. Surely they have found something by now.

Obvious - nothing new. Maybe law enforcement has zipped the lips. I say follow the car. No way that car went unseen for 30 hours. It has to yield a clue or two. Petit Jean was a zero. C store tapes nada. Bank/credit card activity zilch. Passport nope. The man has vanished into thin air. Let's pray that is a good thing. Maybe he's on a beach in South Africa sipping a cool one. If that is true surely he will soon reach to friends or family.

Okay, mouthin - I've got to ask. What do YOU think happened? You're obviously privy to a great deal of info. You could tell us without getting too specific, I think.

ArCPA - I have no idea. His disappearance is a mystery. No real clues. No motive to flee.

I've followed a very similar case to John's - that of missing DA Ray Gricar in Pennsylvania. The circumstances are strikingly similar. I think it's very interesting that John's car was found some distance from his home with no prints or evidence, and that law enforcment in that jurisdiction are the ones that are investigating rather than Little Rock. I believe Mr Glasglow most likely met with foul play, and whoever is responsible wanted to steer the investigation away from Little Rock. Just to be prudent and leave no stone unturned, the investigation of any missing person should begin at home in my opinion. Is there really any proof that John left his home that morning?

According to someone close to the family, John was being pressed to compromise his integrity by manipulating figures......he was stressed out but he was used to the stress.
If you want to know more about him, go to www.findjohnglasgow.com or you can go to www.arkansasbusiness.com and read some comments from his brothers, sisters, and other family members and friends.

He was seen leaving home at 5:15am by his neighbor who is also his cousin.
Whoever left the vehicle at Mather Lodge knew the mountain would be searched for weeks. But how did they know noone would see them? A lodge employee went to lunch at noon Tuesday, 29th and the parking lot was empty. When she returned around 1:30pm, the Volvo SUV was parked there.

I've not seen the report about the neighbor/cousin. Do you have a link or a last name?

Is the restaurant and gift shop at Mather Lodge closed? Is the lodge closed? No, it wouldn't be closed if there was an employee there taking a lunch break.

No vehicles in the lot at all at noon on Tuesday? I still don't understand dropping the car off or walking away from the car at a public place when there are many locations easier to get to or away from, even on that mountain.

The first reports on ArkansasBusiness.com and www.findjohnglasgow.com stated, "Mr. Glasgow was last seen leaving his home"
I don't know the name of the neighbor but I'm sure the police do.

Here's another question I had early on in the search. Again, not being critical, but it just struck me as odd. During the days of the volunteer searching on Petit Jean, the family very clearly stated that additional volunteers to aid with the search were not needed.

Is it possible to have too many volunteer searchers? Wouldn't additional searchers have enabled the area to be covered more quickly so the teams can move on to other areas? And even if they weren't needed on the mountain, then put 10,000 more flyers in searchers' hands and send them out to more houses. Did this strike anyone else as strange?

C'mon, mouthin, I know you'll give me an answer! ;-)

What's your point?

ArCPA - logistical issue. Too many untrained volunteers slow down the professionals and hinder the bloodhounds from doing their work. The search has continued but it looks like the mountain is not the answer. If you haven't noticed Glasgow flyers are everywhere. I hope you're not inferring that family and friends have not done all in their power to find Glasgow because that is just absolutely untrue. The effort has been thorough and tireless. Always easy to second guess.

Uhhh...I believe I said I wasn't being critical, and good God, I WASN'T INFERRING ANYTHING!!!!!!!!! NOR DID I HAVE A POINT, GROVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sick of this blog. It's amazing when a person can't even ask a simple question without having her intent questioned.

It means absolutely nothing to me whether John Glasgow is ever found. I don't know him, he means nothing to me, except that we share the same profession...somewhat of a kinship in that respect. I feel badly for the family and the pain they're going through, and have tried to help with what I consider to have been logical and possible ideas. I'm actually one of the few on this blog who thinks Glasgow's done nothing intentionally wrong. So, great going - run off one of the few who thinks he's innocent of wrongdoing.

So, what it all boils down to is this: I wouldn't report it if I thought I saw him at Wal-Mart. If I did, I'd get nothing but a bunch of attacks from people like mouthin, a-thought (arkansas or whatever he/she's going by now), grover...etc. My intent in participating in these discussion was good...not just because I felt like gossiping.

My only last suggestion for the group of folks I previously mentioned: When the discussion stops, the public interest stops, and any help that might could have been secured from the public in helping to spot John Glasgow will be over. Personally, I think that's the last thing the family wants, and I'm sure they are a little thicker-skinned in realizing that while the discussion may not be what they want to hear or something they agree with, it's discussion nonetheless.

Which keeps John in the forefront of people's minds, discussions and thoughts. They keep looking. They keep remembering. And..like in the case of Elisabeth Smart...it could result in John being found. Keep in mind that it was a member of the PUBLIC who actually spotted Elisabeth Smart nine months after her disappearance. I bet HER family is glad that discussion continued and people remembered!!!!!!!! So, great going mouthin', grover, and a-thought...you just accomplished what I'm sure the family wishes you wouldn't.

Best of luck to the family in finding this gentleman. It's gonna take it. I won't be wasting anymore of my time having my posts second-guessed and attacked by people who have plenty of criticism but not a whole HE** of a lot of input. Good day to all.

Maybe this is how all missing person cases are, but I am in disbelief that the police are not using the media more to try and obtain information about this case. For example, I believe the whereabouts of the car from Monday morning to Tuesday afternoon is important, yet have we (the public) even been given a discription of the car. I live in NWA and 90% of the people I ask about this case haven't heard about it. Hopefully, someone is close to figuring all this out and they don't need the help of the public.

I wonder how sure the lodgee employee was about no cars being in the parking lot at noon on Tuesday. The car just doesn't add up.

The frustration felt by all of us in this situation is understandable. It's true that continued discussion on the subject of John and the facts surrounding his disappearance helps motivate people to contribute to reaching the most positive outcome. Foolish negativity only works to discourage curious minds from donating their constructive thoughts to this effort. We can all appreciate sound reasoning, research, and the benefit of one other's unique perspective. It would be interesting to continue to hear from Politigal and gain the insghts from her (?) experiences.

It seems the most important thing for us to remember here is that one way or another, John is still out there somewhere, either alone, under duress, or worse. Whether he's guilty or innocent of anything other than causing intense speculation and concern will have to be determined once all the information has been collected. It's true people can have secrets or things to hide, but they aren't always sinister. Considering the waves of support that have come from around the world, the general consensus is that society is a better place with John around than without.

Loose accusations and leading statements will not encourage discussion. And don't anyone worry one bit, the friends and family of Glasgow will keep the search and the story alive until he is found. Speculate all you want, all I ask is that you choose your words wisely. Ask Obama, words do matter. No need to scream on this blog. Maybe some folks commenting should take a nice stiff drink. One last note, flyers are online at findjohnglasgow.com ready to print and distribute. Saw one this morning at Sonic.

I agree with others that more info needs to be in the media about John. I haven't seen any photos published that show his vehicle, photos of John with his wife, etc. I think someone could have seen his vehicle traveling to the state park at some point - a gas station - a red light - somewhere.

From all accounts I've read - John was a very stable person. He was a good family man, had a long standing career with a reputable business, and it is totally out of character for him to have disappeared of his own accord. True, that happens occasionally, but there is usually some underlying reason that makes itself known when people do that.

In my opinion, Mr Glasgow most likely met with foul play. And I still say his disappearance seems to be a "copy cat" case of the missing district attorney Ray Gricar of Centre County Pennsylvania. Mr. Gricar's vehicle was also abandoned some distance away from his home, with no fingerprints or evidence inside, and it steered the investigation to the location of his car. Unfortunately, since that was the focus, the investigation wasn't directed at other locations. And just like in John's case, speculation centered on him just "running away" from it all. That really scares me, because I'd hate to see John's case fall into the "cold case" category like so many others have.

I'm not accusing anyone - but law enforcement need to begin investigating John's disappearance at square one - his home - and then work outward. Because, I don't believe John took that car to Petit Jean. Whoever is responsible for his disappearance though, wanted the focus away from Little Rock. John's wife, stepson, relatives living nearby, and co-workers should all be polygraphed. It just makes good sense in my opinion. Otherwise, I sadly believe this case will just fade into the ether.

Politigal - I agree the movement of the vehicle should be a focal point of the investigation. Let's hope law enforcement folks are on top of it. LRPD and state police have interviewed family extensively. Because the vehicle was found in Conway county, the sheriff's department has taken the lead on the investigation. Maybe it is time for LRPD or state police to take over. I hope the parallels between the Glasgow and Gricar cases don't yield the same result. I will keep the faith until the case is solved.

I wish ArkansasCPA wasn't so mad! We don't need that here. If she doesn't care if John Glasgow is ever found then she DOESN't need to be here.
I , too, would like to see a picture of the Volvo SUV. I am with Politigal on focusing on when he left the house that morning. I have pictured someone crouched down in the back seat. It was dark when he left home. Where else could they have gotten him? He didn't make it to CDI. And where was the vehicle Monday night before it was left at the Lodge on Tuesday???????
Could there be any kind of satelite image of the highway somewhere?
If anyone in the family is reading this, please post a picture of John's vehicle on his website.

No accusations were made and words were chosen to promote a positive outlook. Tone is a hard thing to convey on a blog. Of course friends and family and so many others will keep looking. No one expects anything less. A person of John's quality deserves every possible effort to help him.

WHERE IS JOHN GLASGOW?????
Someone knows what happened to him.

ArkansasCPA, I wish you would come back. Your input was very informative and it's obvious you are a very intelligent person.
When I said, "What's your point?" it was said in a candid way and just like talent said, tone is a hard thing to convey. If I offended you I am very sorry.

Stump, what are you thinking?

It's sad that there are no updates in the news or on John's website - as to the status of the investigation...and still, no photos of his vehicle. The old adage - "out of sight - out of mind" - is not a good thing.

I'm a CFE (certified fraud examiner). I have an awful feeling that John's disappeance is connected with either his refusal to manipulate numbers and/or the fact that he was going to blow the whistle on someone. I was a victim of this a couple of years ago, myself, and I thought what happened to me as a result was horrible, but at least I was only harmed by attempts to destroy my character and reputation. I was dealing with much less powerful people than John was, however.

I'm also concerned about the lack of updates that we are seeing both from the media and from John's family. I don't believe John's family would ever give up on him and I can't help but wonder if they aren't somehow being threatened and made to keep quiet? Could they have been contacted by someone claiming to have him? Could they have made further threats to harm John if they say more? Just my mind running away with possibilies, I think. I just can't think of a reason, though, why this is so quiet.

If I were his wife I would be scared to death. But she is too grieved to think of herself right now...she just wants her husband back home.
It has gotten quiet for sure.
I'm going to see what I can find out.
BRB

If you go to CDI's website "for information regarding John Glasgow" when you click on "here" it takes you to the website created by his family. (www.findjohnglasgow.com)
What are they trying to hide? Why wouldn't they be very vocal about the disappearance of their CFO? Unbelievable.

I'm curious - Windows Live Search shows 2 different addresses for John - 1 on Lookout in Little Rock and the other in Romance, AR.

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&ss=wp.john+glasgow&where1=Little+Rock%2c+AR&style=r&s_cid=ansPhBkWp01

Is that a weekend place or ?

It's possible that 2nd address belongs to a different John Glasgow in AR

CORRECTION: To the earlier poster who claimed CDI put up $20,000 of the reward to find John Glasgow... this is just WRONG.

The reward breakdown is this:
The Glasgow family: $50,000
and the other $20,000 was contributed by http://www.letsbringthemhome.org/

check out findjohnglasgow.com for the reward specifics

stay on this Max Brantley there are a lot of us reading you.

Politigal, my guess would be that either that's a different John W. Glasgow or maybe he did have a weekend place. A lot of us raised in the country people (and Glasgow was raised in the country) like to have a retreat out of the City to go to on occasion and be able to relax and enjoy the quiet and privacy.

Where is John Glasgow? He did nothing wrong. He had nothing to run away from.
Someone knows what happened to him.
Come on Max, please dig a little deeper. It's pretty obvious Dillards is hiding something. And the CDI employees who value their jobs can't come forward and tell exactly what John was being put through by Dillard and Freeman.
The audit conducted after John's disappearance showed nothing. Not one penny had been misplaced.
He was taken off payroll the day after his disappearance???? How did they know he wouldn't be back the next day???Incidently, his replacement came from the Dillards team.

Where is John Glasgow? He did nothing wrong. He had nothing to run away from.
Someone knows what happened to him.
Come on Max, please dig a little deeper. It's pretty obvious Dillards is hiding something. And the CDI employees who value their jobs can't come forward and tell exactly what John was being put through by Dillard and Freeman.
The audit conducted after John's disappearance showed nothing. Not one penny had been misplaced.
He was taken off payroll the day after his disappearance???? How did they know he wouldn't be back the next day???Incidently, his replacement came from the Dillards team.

Where is John Glasgow? He did nothing wrong. He had nothing to run away from.
Someone knows what happened to him.
Come on Max, please dig a little deeper. It's pretty obvious Dillards is hiding something. And the CDI employees who value their jobs can't come forward and tell exactly what John was being put through by Dillard and Freeman.
The audit conducted after John's disappearance showed nothing. Not one penny had been misplaced.
He was taken off payroll the day after his disappearance???? How did they know he wouldn't be back the next day???Incidently, his replacement came from the Dillards team.

found this article online today

http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=103257.54928.115386

WOW! In the news today -- it was determined that Glasgow's vehicle actually arrived at the State Park parking lot on Monday per a tourist's photos

Read about it here --

http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=103271.54928.115400

Two photographs taken by a Tennessee tourist refute earlier published reports that the vehicle wasn't in the parking lot until midday on Jan. 29, shortly before it was discovered.

I misspoke --- we really don't know *when* the car arrived at Petit Jean -- but it was already parked there on Monday - the day Glasgow was reported missing. The time stamp on the tourist photo was 4:30pm Monday when John's car was there.

Why no news on this case at all??